Question:
I had one tooth extraction on july 9th, got food in the my gum, the same day it got pulled, had to use something to get it out, this made it bleed of course, then after a week i eat something it went on the side of the area where the tooth was pulled, and made it hurt, but it didn't start bleeding and even just yesterday it bleed a little, cuz of the way i brushed my gums. I'm a smoker, and was wondering if my extraction site should be closed by now?, it's been exactly a week and 4 days. It doesn't hurt, I kept my blood clot, been brushing my teeth 2 times a day, and flossing once a day, and have been rinsing with salt water about 4 to 5 times a day..
Answers:
Because you are a smoker the tissue takes longer to heal. It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Eat extra vitamin C or take vitamin C with zinc tablets to boost your immune system. It will heal, but it has to heal from the bottom out. Everyday the insides are closing in even though you can not see it. Hopefully you will try to stop smoking soon. You are already witnessing how smoking effects your body. Good luck.
eat icecream. gargle with cold water.
Just try not to touch or irritate that area any more. It may take a few more weeks to heal completely.
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